Jolene M. (Produce and Cafe at the Kootenay Co-op) “Why are organic farming practices and fair trade important to you, and why are they important to the cocoa industry?” The web of life is woven … Continue reading Peru Essay Contest Entry #7→

Alyssa N. (Outreach Coordinator at the Kootenay Co-op) “Why are organic farming practices and fair trade important to you, and why are they important to the cocoa industry?” “Eating is an agricultural act.” ~ Wendell … Continue reading Peru Essay Contest Entry #6→

Hamsa and Pete from Bee Greens have been digging for decades and their relationship with the Co-op dates back to their beginnings. We are proud to carry their beautiful True Local organic garden starts, all … Continue reading Bee Greens→

Laticia C. (from the Produce Department at the Kootenay Co-op) “Why are organic farming practices and fair trade important to you, and why are they important to the cocoa industry?” Here is one of the mysteries … Continue reading Peru Essay Contest Entry #5→

Rueben G. (in Food Services at the Kootenay Co-op) Why Organic Farming Practices and Fair Trade Are Important to Me and the Cocoa Industry I have always taken an interest in farming. Maybe due to … Continue reading Peru Essay Contest Entry #3→

Alexandria B. (in Food Services at the Kootenay Co-op) Why are organic farming practices and fair trade important to you and why are they important to the cocoa industry? The delicious treat that we call … Continue reading Peru Essay Contest Entry #2→

Lana and Brad Braun of Hummingbird Farm grow their certified organic flowers, fruits and vegetables in Vallican, BC, on the banks of the Slocan River. Lana began to supply the Co-op with her beautiful flower bouquets in 2016, … Continue reading Hummingbird Farm→

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We are a large, consumer-owned co-operative offering a wide variety of tasty, healthy foods, high quality wellness products and truly friendly service in the heart of the wacky, wonderful hamlet of Nelson, BC.